How To Fix FSBP_TC044 - Assign product type to product category &1 for application &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_TC -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Assign product type to product category &1 for application &2

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.BP_TC_DTE_APPL> application</> supplies a contract to total
commitment. The <DS:DE.BP_TC_DTE_TYPE_KEY> product type</> for this
application has not yet been assigned to a <DS:DE.BP_TC_DTE_CAT_KEY>
product category</> in Customizing.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign a product type and a total commitment grouping to the new product
category in Customizing for <LS>total commitment </>in the IMG activity
<LS>Make Settings for Total Commitment</> <LS>Grouping </>in the step
<LS>Assign TC Grouping to Product Type</>.
Until you have made this assignment, total commitment uses the
application to group the corresponding contract information.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_TC044 - Assign product type to product category &1 for application &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_TC044 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a product type to a product category in the context of the application specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the SAP Financial Services (FS) module, particularly in the context of product management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A product category is being used in a transaction or configuration, but it has not been properly assigned a product type.
  The product type that is expected for the specified product category is missing or incorrectly configured in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings or missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for product management (e.g., Financial Services -> Product Management).
  Check the configuration for the product category mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Assign Product Type:
  
  Ensure that the product type is assigned to the product category. This can usually be done in the same customizing area where you check the product category.
  If the product type is not assigned, you will need to create or assign the appropriate product type to the product category.
  
  
  
  Verify Application Settings:
  
  Make sure that the application specified in the error message is correctly set up to use the product category and type.
  Check if there are any specific settings or dependencies related to the application that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Review the relevant customizing tables (e.g., TFSBPTYP, TFSBPCAT) to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the product category and type configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), SE11 (for table display), or SE80 (for development) to investigate and make changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSBP_TC044 error and ensure that the product type is correctly assigned to the product category for the specified application.